Time travelled back to 1914 one afternoon. So peaceful and serene looking at life in the early…read more1900s, especially the cool the artifacts. It takes about 2 hours to explore the grounds starting with the entrance from the Region of Waterloo Museum which is connected to the Doon Heritage Village on Huron Road. Staff are wonderful at answering questions and showing how the old tools and equipment were used back then. Some of the old tools are just rock solid and will last forever. Wood was the primary construction materials used for building. This explains why fire insurance was a fast growing business. Insurance companies in the Region thrived and made the economy grow in that sector for years to come. The Martin House is beautifully decorated inside and out. The family was of Old Order Mennonite religion. There were very conservative colour schemes used, and no mirrors were allowed in the home! The Old Post Office is connected to a custom tailor service in the same building. Our hostess explained how the one man operation (tailor and postmaster) was in charge of both businesses. Suits were made to order and were outfitted with ties and cuff links. It was a profitable venture until the Eaton's catalogue business became more popular. The Dry Goods Grocery Store is "stocked" with canned goods and non-perishables such as soap and laundry detergent. Brand names included McCormicks and Heinz. Homes were equipped with a cast iron stove that kept the premises warmer in the winter months. Check out the feet of the stoves which were designed like ones you would find on vintage pianos. Very enjoyable afternoon spent and we learned a lot about early life and hard work of the German community and how it all started in Kitchener (then known as Berlin).

From the owner: The year 1914 comes to life at Doon Heritage Village…read more Doon Heritage Village, located at the Waterloo Region Museum, is a 60 acre living history village that includes 23 historic buildings, and two farms with farm animals. Costume interpreters greet visitors in the historic buildings. Special events and activities throughout the village's May 1 to December 23 season. Doon Heritage Village is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 to Labour Day. Hours vary from Labour Day to Dec. 23 - check the museum's website for public hours in the fall. The village is closed from December 24 to April 30.

We had a wonderful experience with the friendly farm animals at Cherry Lane Acres. We spent an hour…read morefeeding and interacting with the alpacas, goats, sheep, donkey and pony. All of the animals were very happy and it was obvious that they are well-loved. They were all sweet and gentle, and really seemed to enjoy spending time with us. Highly recommend giving them a visit!

Amazing time for the kids! The animals are friendly and well kept. Was such a great time not having…read moreto be in a big crowd for the kids to feed the goats and pet the pony. We will be doing this again as it was such a great experience. We can't wait until our next visit. The owner was so wonderful. She told the kids all the names of the animals and was just overall lovely. Great experience - So much better than we could have asked for. Thank you again!

A consistently delightful spot. We've always enjoyed the drive out here from Toronto…read more It's enormously popular with people of all ages. One of the big draws for us is their very tastefully curated market shop which has everything from costume jewellery, home decor/accoutrements, classy tableware etc. Their name branded Springridge Farm chutneys, BBQ seasonings, rubs and salad dressings are outstanding! Every year they increase their repertoire. They have a ton of other jarred comestibles. They have a lovely bakery/coffee shop on site where you can relax in the garden under the large trees.

A delightful spot for families, and there is something that caters to everyone. Service is friendly…read moreand fast. Their lunch is delicious, their shop contains cool things to do/eat/wear, and their playground and tractor ride are both educational and fun! The animal farm is super cute, with plenty of baby goats, chicks and bunnies. It's a nice outing for families, and they even grow giant pumpkins! The setting is picturesque, picture bucolic fields and a nice view! The hills are alive with the sound of Springridge!

Great fresh produce & lots of great gift shopping from local farms - black peanuts, red popcorn on…read morea cob, fruit infused vinegars, locally made chocolate. A cheerful & charming spot to stop for a coffee and fresh homemade pastry. The surprise bonus - a 2 bedroom Airbnb behind the store where you can wake up in the morning to a wide open view of strawberry fields forever!

From the owner: We are focused on providing locally sourced food from farmers and other food purveyors.read more

Come here on a hot day, sit on the area by the lake, or the patio, enjoy the scenery, the wine and…read morean overall super positive vibe. Immune personal favorite was the white Pinot Noir, and the dry Riesling. Lots of goodies to buy too, hazelnuts, hot sauce, jams, fresh fruit and more!

Came for shearing day yesterday! This is I'd say a medium sized ranch. They got maybe 30 or so…read morealpacas? Upon entering we were greeted by a friendly staff member, and I should say, everyone there was super friendly, even to the strange asian outsiders that decided to show up randomly hehe. When we got there, they had already sheared most of the chums, but they still had quite a few left, like the big white one, Nitro. You'd think he was super tuff, cuz he was so big and strong, but he was the biggest baby of all, and kept crying the whole time hehe. He was just yelling and screaming the whole time, poor thing. Some of the other ones were real cool about it, like they didn't care at all, until they started cutting the fur on their heads and they'd start kicking! There's also a small gift shop on site, where they sell alpaca related things, like scarves and vests and stuff. I think they're made of the alpaca wool from the ranch. They also had some feed you could buy. That's the only way the alpacas will come to you, cuz as we all know, animals only like you if you have food lol. This is a fun place to visit for an afternoon, definitely worth the hour or so of driving. It's in Hamilton so you can go to the waterfalls after, or Dundurn Castle, it's super convenient for a day trip!

My wife and I stumbled upon this place during our recent fall trip to Ashtabula. We purchased a…read morevariety of their loose leaf teas. Next time I will bring a cooler as they have a great selection of meats and sausages--all locally sourced from their farm.

Purchased Honey today...Great selection of Olive Oil and Vinegar....awesome farm to table meats…read more Highly recommended!

Alan and Chris have a beautiful farm in the heart of Ashtabula. You are able to camp on their farm…read morein the meadow with your tent, they have their own little hut called the "peace portal" that has a bed, or you have the option of staying in their covered wagon. Your night stay whether tent, camping, or in one of their facilities comes with breakfast in the morning. You can book on their website or go through hipcamp. There is drinking water and a flush toilet on site for campers to use. They also do different yoga classes lead by Em Keen either in or outside based on the weather. They have a yoga platform in the Meadow, which is amazing. Chris has her own art studio beautiful art that is for sale. Alan makes all different types of sourdough breads, cookies, rolls, pies, and bagels. They also sell their own honey and eggs from their many chickens. You can order on his website. I went September 2023 for their second ever mind-body wellness retreat. It was an amazing 24 hours. A friend and I went to celebrate my birthday. We started out with a tour of the beautiful farm led by Alan. We then had our first class which was yoga, led by Em. we took a little break for lunch, which was homemade soups in homemade sourdough bread bowls made by Alan. We then had a little bit of relaxation time and time to mingle with each other before having a Qigong lead by Paul Zegarac - this was great and extremely interesting. A practice I've never tried before. We then had a mindfulness class back out on the yoga platform in the Meadow, led by Em. we then spent time with other retreat members just visiting before making our own homemade stone oven pizzas made with Alan's homemade sourdough pizza dough. They had a lot of toppings for us to choose from. for a last class of the day we had a sound bath, which was extremely relaxing and led by Mary Conley - as the sun was setting. To end our day we had a closing ceremony around a bonfire, which was just so emotional and memorable. We made s'mores the fire before going to bed. The next morning, Alan and Chris made us French toast buffet breakfast with two different kinds of homemade compote with yogurt and granola , and even some of their honey from their farm. Going to Flannel Dog Farm was an awesome experience, and I look forward to returning!

Very friendly owner. The farm produces and sell lavender cream, soap, moisture spray, and many…read moreother lavender related products. If you catch the owner at the right time, he provides free workshop and explain the details of the lavender oil and essential oil extraction process. The owner will also talk briefly about the history of the farm if you are interested. Feel free to take picture, look around the farm, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Be aware they have a friendly cat and dog that love attentions. Other larger more commercialized lavender farm charge up to $13 for the entrance fee. This friendly family farm provide free workshop, I recommend visitors to at least do some small purchases inside their store. At the end, the family need to make a living :).

From the owner: A small family owned lavender farm that is perfect for a quiet get away on a beautiful sunny day.read more